Silk Road Flower Rain

This film (drama)Also known as丝路花雨，is aMainland ChinaProducerwomen sex，At1982Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese，Current Douban rating9.1(For reference only)。

Adapted from the famous Dunhuang murals. In the Hexi Corridor of the Tang Dynasty, a sudden storm swept the caravan led by Persian merchant Inusi into the sandstorm, burying Inusi in the sand. Chinese artist Zhang, known as "Shen Bi" (Divine Brush), and his daughter Ying Niang, inadvertently discovered Inusi and saved him in time. After bidding farewell to Inusi, Shen Bi Zhang and his daughter Ying Niang tragically fell victim to bandits, with Ying Niang being captured by the bandit chief Dou Hu. Forced to learn the arts, she grew into an outstanding singer and dancer amidst the crack of whips and the sound of drums. Five years later, Dou Hu brought his troupe to the Dunhuang market; Ying Niang danced sorrowfully, garnering applause from the crowd and attracting the evil intentions of the official in charge of market trade, the market magistrate. At this time, Shen Bi Zhang also arrived at the market in search of his daughter and finally reunited with Ying Niang. Dou Hu produced a forged "contract of sale" to obstruct their reunion, while the market magistrate, who lusted after Ying Niang's beauty, also interfered. At this point, Inusi, who was doing business there, stepped forward and risked a large sum of money to redeem Ying Niang. Within the Mogao Caves, the sight of his daughter's dance inspired Shen Bi Zhang to paint a treasured masterpiece depicted in Dunhuang murals – "The Lyricist Playing the Pipa.” When Inusi came to visit Shen Bi Zhang, he was amazed by the murals and clay sculptures inside the cave. Just as the cave was filled with a joyful atmosphere, the market magistrate sought to recruit Ying Niang as a singing slave, attempting to monopolize her. Upon hearing the bad news, Ying Niang cried out in despair. Shen Bi Zhang, in pain, entrusted his daughter to his ally Inusi, allowing her to escape with the caravan to a foreign land. The magistrate's schemes foiled, he imprisoned Shen Bi Zhang in the Mogao Caves, punishing him to wear shackles while painting. One day, the governor of Hexi, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the Mogao Caves and admired the superb artistry of "The Lyricist Playing the Pipa." When he saw Shen Bi Zhang in shackles, he was greatly shocked. Upon learning the truth, he ordered the removal of Shen Bi Zhang's long shackles and gifted him an official brush. From then on, Shen Bi Zhang was granted his freedom. Three years later, the Tang Dynasty was set to hold a diplomatic event with 27 countries. Inusi was appointed as the Persian commercial envoy and was about to lead his caravan on the journey, leaving Ying Niang overjoyed to return home with the caravan. To express her gratitude for the rescue by her Persian family, she gifted them the intricately embroidered precious piece "The Lyricist Playing the Pipa". Shen Bi Zhang learned of the upcoming 27-country diplomatic event and hoped his beloved daughter could return with the caravan. Suddenly, he discovered that Dou Hu and the market magistrate were conspiring to intercept the Persian caravan. Ignoring the danger, he attempted to warn the caravan but was unfortunately shot by Dou Hu’s hidden arrow and collapsed in the sand dunes. Inusi's caravan was ambushed, its goods completely looted, and the ruthless magistrate intended to kill in order to silence. At the critical moment, Shen Bi Zhang regained consciousness, climbed onto the beacon tower, and ignited the fire signal. The magistrate and Dou Hu, realizing they had alarmed everyone, fled in panic. Inusi rushed to Shen Bi Zhang's side, weeping, and Ying Niang was filled with immense sorrow. Before passing, Shen Bi Zhang handed the arrow shot by Dou Hu to Ying Niang, instructing Inusi and his daughter to be sure to eliminate the wicked magistrate and Dou Hu... Ying Niang, in deep grief, swore to avenge her father. The grand opening of the 27-country diplomatic event commenced. The magistrate and Dou Hu presented the stolen jeweled pipa to the governor of Hexi in hopes of being rewarded. At this time, Inusi, disguised as an old man, approached the governor to perform. Ying Niang, with her face veiled in brown, danced gracefully and won the admiration of the hosts and guests. After her dance, Ying Niang tore off her veil, aimed an arrow directly at her enemies, and presented the hidden arrow to the governor, recounting the story of her letter being robbed and her father's suffering. The governor was filled with righteous indignation and immediately ordered the capture of the magistrate and Dou Hu, severely punishing the corrupt officials and ensuring peaceful relations between China and foreign lands.